At PEAK Physiotherapy we use up-to-date and evidence based treatments so that you will receive the most appropriate and effective treatment for your condition. Your treatment may include:

Manual Therapy

Manual therapy is a term that encompasses a variety of physiotherapeutic treatment techniques. Mobilisations are applied to joints to reduce stiffness and relieve pain and manipulations may also be applied to joints to restore normal movement.

Soft tissue massage and manipulation is effective at reducing scar tissue, stretching tight structures, relieving spasm and aiding the healing process.

Exercise Therapy

Personalised exercise programmes are devised with you to complete at home or in our gym facilities. You will be provided with specific exercises for your condition that address weak muscles, stiff joints, muscle imbalance and poor posture, as appropriate.

Acupuncture

Western acupuncture involves the dry-needling of symptomatic areas, primarily for pain relief. Trigger point release and intra-muscular stimulation can decrease pain, release tight soft tissues and promote healing. This technique can be used very effectively alone, or in conjunction with other physiotherapy techniques. Further information

Pilates

Clinical Pilates used by physiotherapists is a modification of the traditional Pilates exercises developed by Joseph Pilates over 70 years ago. The emphasis is control of the deep stabilising muscles of the trunk which support the spine. Improved core stability can reduce postural pain and enhance efficiency of movement.

Hydrotherapy

Hydrotherapy is therapeutic exercise in the pool environment. It is a comfortable way to reduce joint stiffness and improve muscle activity. This is a very gentle way to rehabilitate the body and as such is appropriate for very painful conditions. It is also an excellent medium for the injured athlete to rehabilitate from injury and maintain fitness whilst injured.

Sports Rehabilitation

Early and correct treatment of sports injuries is vital for the most effective recovery. Sports injuries are treated to ensure optimal recovery and return to sport as soon as possible. The sports person will be provided with a sport-specific rehabilitation programme and given advice to prevent re-injury.

Ergonomic and postural advice

Ergonomic advice is invaluable at work and home to help prevent pain caused by repetitive movements, poor seating, desk position and computer alignment. You will also be advised on maintaining a good posture and shown how to do this to prevent aches and pains. Further information.

Bowen Therapy

Bowen Therapy is a hands-on treatment technique that involves small rolling movements over muscles, tendons, ligaments and soft tissues using the thumb and fingers. It aims to release stress at a very deep level, and restore equilibrium (homeostasis) within the body.
It can be very effective with musculoskeletal problems but also with respiratory, neurological, digestive problems, and stress management. Further information

Neuro Rehabilitation

Neurological physiotherapy is a specialist branch of physiotherapy treatment designed to help individuals overcome the difficulties associated with damage/injury to their central nervous system i.e. brain and spinal cord. Using a combination of manual and exercise therapies as described above, in conjunction with specialist neuro-physio techniques, rehabilitation aims to reduce symptoms and maximise function. Further information.